Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 12:06:14 pm CDT

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Severe Wx Outlook: Friday

Thursday

Thursday Night

Friday

Extended Weather Outlook

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday afternoon/evening mainly north of I-10. There is potential for a few storms to become strong to severe. Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) of severe weather generally along and north of I-10. Damaging winds and hail are the primary hazards.

Partly sunny skies along with warm and humid conditions are in the forecast on Thursday with highs ranging from near 80º to the mid 80s. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms will be possible in the eastern Piney Woods and the Upper Texas Coast.

Mostly cloudy and humid. Patchy fog possible overnight into Friday morning.

Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies with warm and humid conditions. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible along and north of I-10.

Warming trend continues with high temperatures peaking into the low 90s by early next week. Rain chances remain in the forecast nearly daily.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	11:35	Clear	10	75	68	78	S 8	-	29.93
Caldwell	14:50							-
College Station	10:53	Partly Cloudy	10	77	68	73	SSE 18	-	29.93
Huntsville	10:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	77	67	71	S 8	-	29.94
Navasota	11:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	76	72	86	S 12	-	29.92
Conroe	10:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	77	67	71	S 12	-	29.95
Hooks Airport	10:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	77	68	73	VRB 6	-	29.94
Intercontinental Airport	10:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	78	69	73	S 8	-	29.94
Houston Hobby Airport	11:36	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	68	66	SSE 12	-	29.93
Sugar Land	10:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	77	68	73	SSW 9	-	29.93
Wharton	11:35	Mostly Cloudy	7	80	70	71	SSE 9	-	29.94
Pearland	10:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	79	68	69	SSE 15G25	-	29.95
Ellington Field	10:54	Mostly Cloudy	10	78	68	69	SE 15	-	29.92
La Porte	11:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	70	70	SE 14	-	29.95
Angleton/Lake Jackson	10:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	79	70	73	SSE 13	-	29.93
Galveston	10:52	Clear	10	79	72	79	SE 13	-	29.95
Bay City	11:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	74	82	SSE 14	-	29.89
Palacios	10:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	78	71	79	SSE 14G22	-	29.92
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	11:35	Mist	3	75	71	88	ESE 14	-	29.96
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	11:40	Clear	10	77	75	94	SE 9	-	29.97